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PODCAST

Good Pop | Culture Club

Potluck Podcast Collective

Welcome to the Good Pop Culture Club. Join our professional Asian American hosts Marvin, Jess, and Hanh as they discuss the good pop that gets us through our days, including TV, movies, books, and more!

tv & film

All Episodes

48:38

Over the Moon

Good Pop | Culture Club ·

2021/04/17

On this episode, we continue our Oscars catch-up with the animated film Over the Moon (nominated for best animated feature), a story about family and grief drawing from the Chinese legend of Chang'e the moon goddess and starring a star-studded Asian American cast. What's Popping? - Exterminate all the Brutes, This is a Robbery, 86, Top ChefFollow our hosts:Marvin Yueh - @marvinyuehJess Ju - @jessjutweetsHanh Nguyen - @hanhonymousFollow the show and engage with us at @goodpopclubPart of the Potluck

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49:54

Nomadland

Good Pop | Culture Club ·

2021/04/09

We continue our catch-up of this year's Oscar nominated (and Asian American associated) films with Nomadland, written, directed, and edited by Chloe Zhao. We dive into Zhao's beautiful depiction of a community of American "nomads" who live on the road in the fringes of capitalism, traveling the country and working seasonal jobs to get by. What's Popping? - The Broken Earth Trilogy, The Great Pottery Throw Down, Top Chef---The Asian American community is going through a time of collective grief

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46:34

Sound of Metal

Good Pop | Culture Club ·

2021/04/02

The Oscars are coming up at the end of this month so the Good Pop Culture Club will be spending the next few weeks catching up on some nominated films featuring Asian American actors and/or filmmakers. This week we check out Sound of Music, starring Riz Ahmed, a film about a heavy metal drummer dealing with the sudden loss of his hearing. What's Popping? - Cape Suez Boat Drama, First Comes Like, A Pho Love Story---The Asian American community is going through a time of collective grief following a

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01:03:28

Do We Want This? - March 2021

Good Pop | Culture Club ·

2021/03/26

We review the latest Asian American entertainment news on Good Pop's monthly entertainment news roundup segment, "Do We Want This?" On this edition, we discuss the the new Avatar Studios, Dev Patel's Directorial Debut, the cancellation of Kim's Convenience, and more!What's Popping? - Waffles and Mochi, Marriage or Mortgage, Falcon and the Winter Soldier---The Asian American community is going through a time of collective grief following a year of rising racial tensions and fear, punctuated by this

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56:33

Dead Pigs

Good Pop | Culture Club ·

2021/03/20

On this episode of Good Pop we discuss Dead Pigs, director Cathy Yan's debut film that premiered in 2018 at the Sundance Film Festival and has finally been released in the US on the arthouse streaming platform Mubi. We share our thoughts on Yan's beautiful and sprawling dramatic comedy about a group of loosely connected characters in Shanghai whose lives intersect around a housing development and a mystery around dead pigs found floating in the Huangpu River. Jess and Marvin also teaches Hanh

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56:41

Raya and the Last Dragon

Good Pop | Culture Club ·

2021/03/12

On this episode of Good Pop we discuss the latest Disney animated film Raya and the Last Dragon! Set in a fantasy world inspired by Southeast Asian folklore, Raya is an acton-packed adventure starring a diverse group of characters (and no Prince). How does it stack up in the Disney canon? We dive in to find out of Raya makes the cut as "Good Pop."What's Popping? - Meghan and Harry's Oprah Interview, Wandavision (kinda)Follow our hosts:Marvin Yueh - @marvinyuehJess Ju - @jessjutweetsHanh Nguyen -

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56:52

Young Rock

Good Pop | Culture Club ·

2021/03/05

On this episode, we discuss Young Rock, the new NBC sitcom about formative years of Dwane "The Rock" Johnson. Taking place over multiple time periods, the show follows young Rock and his family as they work the gimmick known as life. We chat about the amazing PI representation, discuss the decline of diverse family sitcoms over the last few years, and wonder if The Rock really will run for president.What's Popping? - Argo, Prodigal Son, The Lost Cargo of Kit Cloudkicker---This episode was brought to

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57:26

Do We Want This - February 2021

Good Pop | Culture Club ·

2021/02/26

We review the latest Asian American entertainment news on Good Pop's monthly entertainment news roundup segment, "Do We Want This?" We discuss the latest adaptations of problematic Broadway shows, new takes on Dracula, and more!What's Popping? - Chloe Liese novels, Nadiya Bakes, Guitar GirlFollow our hosts:Marvin Yueh - @marvinyuehJess Ju - @jessjutweetsHanh Nguyen - @hanhonymousFollow the show and engage with us at @goodpopclubPart of the Potluck Podcast CollectiveProduced by HappyEcstatic

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01:03:07

TATBILB: Always and Forever

Good Pop | Culture Club ·

2021/02/20

On this episode, the Good Pop Culture Club once again discusses the story of high school seniors who really want to go to Stanford! This time, we're talking about the new Netflix Rom Com, Always and Forever, the third and final film from the To All the Boys I've Loved Before series, following the relationship of Lara Jean Song Covey and Peter Kavinsky as high school graduation and college looms ever closer.What's Popping? - Big Day, Ginny & Georgia, Creatures in My Head (Run River North)Follow our

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49:13

WandaVision

Good Pop | Culture Club ·

2021/02/12

On this episode, we dig into the first half of the MCU's WandaVision, an original television series made for the Disney+ streaming service. We chat all about this ambitious project, its themes, and of course, breakout character Agent Jimmy Woo played by the one and only Randall Park.What's Popping? - Blown Away Season 2, Zoom Cooking Classes, Sakuna of Rice and RuinFollow our hosts:Marvin Yueh - @marvinyuehJess Ju - @jessjutweetsHanh Nguyen - @hanhonymousFollow the show and engage with us at

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50:13

Try Harder!

Good Pop | Culture Club ·

2021/02/05

"Try Harder!" is a documentary by Debbie Lum about Lowell High School, Asian Americans, and the competitive world of modern college admissions that premiered this week at the Sundance Film Festival. We chat about this doc that hits close to home as former "high-achieving" Asian Americans. What's Popping? - Shadow & Bone, Lisa Kleypas, The ExpanseFollow our hosts:Marvin Yueh - @marvinyuehJess Ju - @jessjutweetsHanh Nguyen - @hanhonymousFollow the show and engage with us at @goodpopclubPart of the

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01:07:46

Do We Want This - January 2021

Good Pop | Culture Club ·

2021/01/30

It's the first edition of Good Pop's monthly entertainment news roundup segment, "Do We Want This?" for the new year! Join us as we highlight some of the latest pop culture news and announcements.What's Popping? - 40 Year Old Version, Young Rock, Big Vampire LadiesFollow our hosts:Marvin Yueh - @marvinyuehJess Ju - @jessjutweetsHanh Nguyen - @hanhonymousFollow the show and engage with us at @goodpopclubPart of the Potluck Podcast CollectiveProduced by HappyEcstatic Media

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01:06:28

Minari

Good Pop | Culture Club ·

2021/01/23

Lee Issac Chung's film Minari, about a Korean American family who moves to Arkansas to start a farm, is set to be the film the Asian American community will rally around this awards season. On this episode, we share our own spoiler-free thoughts about Minari's depiction of the American immigrant story, relationships with our grandmothers, and another iconic Steven Yeun role.What's Popping? - Gideon the Ninth, Bling Empire, TonikawaFollow our hosts:Marvin Yueh - @marvinyuehJess Ju - @jessjutweetsHanh

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01:00:13

Soul

Good Pop | Culture Club ·

2021/01/18

On this episode, we discuss the latest Disney/Pixar animated film, Soul. We discuss what we think the film is trying to say about the meaning of life, as well as our thoughts on its take on the bureaucracy of the metaphysical afterlife. Listen in to see where Soul ranks for us in the Pixar canon.What's Popping? - Derry Girls, Dickinson Season 2, Crisis CoreFollow our hosts:Marvin Yueh - @marvinyuehJess Ju - @jessjutweetsHanh Nguyen - @hanhonymousFollow the show and engage with us at @goodpopclubPart

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01:08:46

Cobra Kai Season 3

Good Pop | Culture Club ·

2021/01/12

On this episode of Good Pop, we chat about latest season of the (now) Netflix original series, Cobra Kai, the follow up to the classic and infamous Karate Kid series of films. We chat about our feelings from watching teen karate gangs wreak havoc around the Valley while middle aged dudes do karate. We also weigh in on our thoughts on the special episodes set in Asia.What's Popping? - Daisy Jones & the Six, Stardew Valley, Sakuna of Rice and RuinFollow our hosts:Marvin Yueh - @marvinyuehJess Ju -

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01:38:56

End of Year Roundup 2020

Good Pop | Culture Club ·

2021/01/04

Happy New Year! We've finally made it past the year that will undoubtedly live on in infamy. For this episode we wrap up our 2020 with a look back at the good (and bad) pop that got us through our year, as well as take a look at the good pop that we're looking forward to in 2021.What's Popping? - Bridgerton, Ursula K Le Guin & Robin McKinley, The ExpanseFollow our hosts:Marvin Yueh - @marvinyuehJess Ju - @jessjutweetsHanh Nguyen - @hanhonymousFollow the show and engage with us at @goodpopclubPart of

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01:31:41

House of Ho

Good Pop | Culture Club ·

2020/12/20

On this episode of Good Pop, we chat about the new HBO Max reality series, House of Ho. We discuss how surprisingly watchable this docu-soap is and how we were able to actually relate to this uber-rich Vietnamese American family (at least in terms of filial piety pressures & gender roles). What's Popping? - Grey's Anatomy, Hilda, Promising Young Woman, Star WarsFollow our hosts:Marvin Yueh - @marvinyuehJess Ju - @jessjutweetsHanh Nguyen - @hanhonymousFollow the show and engage with us at

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01:20:02

Holiday Movies

Good Pop | Culture Club ·

2020/12/14

It's the Holiday (Movie) season! On this episode of Good Pop, we discuss some of our favorite holiday films, as well as look back on our own holiday memories as children of immigrants. What's Popping? - Gentleman’s Guide to Vice & Virtue, Mismatches, Taylor Swift Long Pond Session, IndustryFollow our hosts:Marvin Yueh - @marvinyuehJess Ju - @jessjutweetsHanh Nguyen - @hanhonymousFollow the show and engage with us at @goodpopclubPart of the Potluck Podcast CollectiveProduced by HappyEcstatic

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01:08:49

Do We Want This? - November 2020

Good Pop | Culture Club ·

2020/12/09

It's the November 2020 edition of Good Pop's entertainment news roundup segment, "Do We Want This?" highlighting some of the latest announcements of upcoming film and TV projects.What's Popping? - Carmen Sandiego, Xmas Movies, Till Death Do Us BlartFollow our hosts:Marvin Yueh - @marvinyuehJess Ju - @jessjutweetsHanh Nguyen - @hanhonymousFollow the show and engage with us at @goodpopclubPart of the Potluck Podcast CollectiveProduced by HappyEcstatic Media

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01:04:18

Food Films

Good Pop | Culture Club ·

2020/12/02

Now that Thanksgiving week is over we are in the think of the 2020 holiday season! We at Good Pop kicks off the holidays by taking a look at some of our favorite movies about food. Dig in!What's Popping? - Animaniacs, Mismatches, Eon/Eona, ThanksgivingFollow our hosts:Marvin Yueh - @marvinyuehJess Ju - @jessjutweetsHanh Nguyen - @hanhonymousFollow the show and engage with us at @goodpopclubPart of the Potluck Podcast CollectiveProduced by HappyEcstatic Media

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